R&D Technician

Cormetech Inc; Fairntosh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on day one

Job summary

Cormetech, Inc. is seeking an R&D Technician to advance carbon capture and environmental catalysis research through synthesis and performance testing of materials in our North Carolina labs.

The role requires an associate degree in a science/engineering field and hands-on experience with analytical instruments. You will follow SOPs, analyze data, and collaborate with a development team during the 2nd shift (3:00pm–11:30pm) in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing on analytical equipment, small scale to pilot size reactors, and benchtop chemistry work.
• Follow SOPs and safety procedures in the laboratory.
• Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using lab instruments.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on instruments.
• Support synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers on development projects.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace.
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

Skills

Analytical instrumentation experience

Lab safety focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Excel proficiency

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Associate degree in science/engineering/technical field

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

Analytical instruments (TGA, DSC, FTIR, MS)

Job description

Description

About the Company

CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989 and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It is servicing the growth needs of the U.S. power generating fleet to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations in a cost-effective way.

CORMETECH has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Charlotte (NC), Cleveland (TN), Durham (NC), and Kings Mountain (NC).

All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment!

Summary

The R&D Technician will work to advance CORMETECH technology in carbon capture and environmental catalysis, through the synthesis and performance testing of various materials.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing on analytical equipment, small scale to pilot size reactors, and benchtop chemistry work.
• Follow SOPs and Safety procedures of laboratory
• Obtain, analyze, and report testing data using lab instruments
• Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance plan actions on the instruments
• Support the synthesis of catalyst material samples for testing evaluations
• Collaborate with other scientists/engineers on development projects
• Maintain clean working space in the laboratory
• Perform housekeeping duties as assigned
• Other duties / projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a science, engineering, or technical field.
• Strong Safety focus
• Experience working in an academic or industrial laboratory using analytical instrumentation.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and strong critical thinking skills
• Windows / Microsoft Office knowledge with an emphasis on Excel
• Ability to work independently, but collaboratively with Development Team

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or related field
• Strong analytical ability
• Previous experience with analytical instrumentation (TGA, DSC, FTIR, MS)
• Background in wet chemistry procedures, including solution synthesis, serial dilutions, and preparation of reagents for experimental workflows
• Knowledge of reaction monitoring, sample collection, and data analysis from laboratory-scale reactor systems

Working Conditions

• Mechanical noise
• Dusty and dirty work environment
• Varying temperatures from warm to cool

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Walking, stooping, bending, crouching, twisting, climbing, and kneeling

Hours

2nd Shift (3:00pm-11:30pm).

Requirements

Cormetech, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The success of Cormetech depends upon attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified people regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran’s status.